Au Jus Seasoning Mix Recipe (2024)

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Published: Dec 16, 2022 · Modified: Dec 23, 2022 by Andrea + Stef ·

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Amazingly flavorful spice blend that makes the best French dip sauce and gravy in only minutes.

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Making delicious and flavorful gravy is incredibly easy with our quick and easy au jus seasoning mix recipe. It only takes 5 minutes and a handful of ingredients to mix up this versatile seasoning blend. It is so much better than a store-bought au jus packet. Once mixed it lasts for up to 6 months on the spice rack. No matter if you are cooking a chuck roast, whole chicken or prime rib, the perfect gravy is only 15 minutes away. Combine this delightful French dip recipe with your favorite roast beef sandwich for the best French dip sandwich you have ever had.

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What is Au Jus Seasoning?

“Au Jus” is a French term meaning “with juice”. It refers to the flavorful drippings of a pot roast, that can be turned into a thin gravy by boiling them down or thickening them with a cornstarch slurry. With au jus seasoning mix you can make flavorful gravy even without roasting any meat. Serve au jus gravy with roasts, turkey, chicken or French dip sandwiches.

Why You’ll Love This

Notable: amazing spice blend that can be used to whip up a quick scrumptious gravy for roasts, chicken, turkey or French dip sandwiches
Main Ingredients: powdered beef granules, cornstarch, onion powder, dried parsley, ground black or white pepper, garlic powder
Cooking Method: stovetop, no bake
Cooking Time: 5 minutes prep time, 15 minutes cook time
Pairs well with: French dip sandwiches, pot roast, pork roast, roast chicken, prime rib
Diets: gluten free, dairy free
Special Equipment Needed: small bowl, small whisk, small saucepan

Ingredients

You may have all of these ingredients for this au jus seasoning mix recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this easy au jus recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients.

Au Jus Seasoning Mix Ingredients

2 tablespoon powdered beef bouillon granules
2 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper or white pepper
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

Variations and Substitutions

Beef Bouillon Granules: The color of your bouillon granules will determine the color of your gravy, if you don’t use beef pan drippings. If your bouillon is lighter or yellower your gravy will be yellower. It will still taste delicious! You can also substitute chicken bouillon granules in a pinch.

Add More Flavor: Additionally you can try adding some white wine, red wine, dark beer or Worcestershire sauce, for example, to season your prepared au jus sauce.

Bay Leaf: Add a bay leaf when you are boiling your gravy to thicken. This will add some extra savory and aromatic flavor.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love this au jus seasoning mix recipe, try our easy oven-baked French Dip Sandwiches. You’ll love them because they are warm, comforting and absolutely delicious. And best of all, they are ready in only 20 minutes.

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Mixing Bowl — For best results use a clean and dry glass or porcelain bowl to mix your own homemade au jus seasoning mix.

Instructions

This section shows how to make au jus mix, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below.

MIX SPICES: Firstly, add all the spices to a dry glass mixing bowl and then whisk until blended. Afterwards use directly in a recipe or store in an airtight container or spice jar until ready to use.

ADD WATER AND SPICES: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, heat 2 cups of water or beef drippings leftover from cooking a roast. Then, add 5 teaspoons of the homemade au jus mix to the liquid and whisk until combined.

BOIL AND FINISH: Afterwards, bring to a boil then simmer for 15 minutes on low heat until it begins to thicken. Remove from heat and serve in a cup with a french dip sandwich.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love dipping sandwiches in sauce then you’ll love our Easy Baked Cheesy Meatball Sub Sandwich. This meatball stuffed sandwich bake is cheesy and full of flavor and tastes divine dipped into marinara sauce.

Recipe Tips

Follow these tips to make the best powdered au jus seasoning mix.

Tip: Make sure your spices are fresh. Older spices often lose their flavor. In case your spices are discolored or have lost their aroma, toss them and buy new ones.
Tip: Measure amounts carefully to create the perfect combination of flavors.
Tip: Store replacement for au jus in a dry, airtight container, so it stays fresh for a long time.

What To Serve With Au Jus Gravy

We love to eat au jus gravy with our perfect French Dip Sandwich. But you can also serve this flavorful beef gravy with other roasted meats. Try one of these delicious recipes:

Meat Dish: Serve with Dutch Oven Pot Roast, Convection Oven Roast Chicken, Instant Pot Pork Roast, Slow Cooker Turkey or Stef’s Classic Pot Roast.

Sides: Au jus gravy tastes amazing over Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Noodles, Instant Pot Brown Rice or Instant Pot Jasmine Rice.

Easy French Dip Sandwiches In The Oven
Dutch Oven Pot Roast
Convection Oven Roast Chicken
Instant Pot Pork Roast

Stef says….

Leftovers from my Copycat Chipotle Steak recipe are perfect for beef sandwiches with french dip sauce.

More Homemade Spice Blend Recipes

It is surprisingly easy to make the most delicious homemade spice blends with pantry staples that you probably already have at home. They are so much better than store-bought versions. Here are some of our favorite seasoning blends:

Italian Seasoning Substitute
Homemade Ranch Seasoning
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How To Store

Room Temperature: In case you are not using your substitute for au jus seasoning right away, store your own spice blend in an air-tight container, ziploc bag, small mason jar, spice jar or other tightly sealed container until ready to use. We recommend keeping your homemade au jus mix in a dry place such as a spice rack or a dark place such as a spice cabinet or spice drawer. If the spices you used for this recipe were fresh, the beef au jus seasoning mix will last for up to 6 months.

Refrigerate: Store prepared au jus gravy leftovers in an airtight container or ziploc bag in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Freeze: Firstly make sure your au jus gravy has cooled completely. Then transfer it to a freezer safe container or freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 6 months. For easy portion control, we recommend freezing the au jus sauce first in an ice cube tray. As soon as the gravy cubes are solid, move them to a freezer safe bag for longer storage in the freezer.

Defrosting: A great way to thaw au jus sauce is in the refrigerator overnight.

How To Reheat

Reheat defrosted au jus gravy in a saucepan on the stove or in a covered microwave save dish in the microwave.

Common Questions

How do I store spices to keep them fresh longer?

We recommend storing common spices as well as diy blends in an airtight container in a dry, dark spot like a spice cabinet. It is important to protect spices from direct sunlight, to prevent discoloration.

Is this French dip au jus recipe gluten free?

Yes! Our classic au jus recipe only uses cornstarch to thicken and does not contain any all-purpose flour. It is therefore, in its original form, gluten free.

What is a French dip sandwich?

For a French dip sandwich you need a bread roll, such as a French roll, crusty French Bread, hoagie roll or any toasted bun. You could even use crescent rolls. Slice them in half and then layer tender beef slices from a beef roast, leftover roast beef or leftover prime rib onto the roll. Afterwards top with sliced cheese, such as Swiss cheese or provolone cheese, for example. Close the sandwiches, toast them in the oven and then dip them in au jus dipping sauce. For detailed instructions and tips take a look at our French Dip Sandwich Recipe.

What are beef/meat drippings?

While roast beef (roast chicken, or other meat) cooks juices or fat drippings gather at the bottom of the roasting pan. These juices that gather during the cooking process can be referred to as beef drippings, meat drippings, fat drippings, cooking liquid or pan juices.

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